Alexander Grischuk vs Magnus Carlsen, chess.com SF Blitz 5m+2spm 2016
Queen's Indian Defense (E11) · 0-1 (Magnus Carlsen won) · 46 moves · Round 3 · 23 August 2016
About This Game
Game summary
- WhiteAlexander Grischuk
- BlackMagnus Carlsen
- Result0-1 · Magnus Carlsen won
- Eventchess.com SF Blitz 5m+2spm 2016
- Round3
- Date23 August 2016
- OpeningQueen's Indian Defense (E11)
- Length46 moves
- Type of eventBlitz and bullet
This is game 41 of 114 between Magnus Carlsen and Alexander Grischuk in the Rama Chess database (2006–2025). In all their games Carlsen leads 49–26 with 39 draws.
Previous game: Carlsen vs Grischuk, 0-1 (chess.com SF Blitz 5m+2spm 2016, 2016).
Next game: Carlsen vs Grischuk, 1-0 (chess.com SF Blitz 5m+2spm 2016, 2016).
The moves of Alexander Grischuk vs Magnus Carlsen, chess.com SF Blitz 5m+2spm 2016
Alexander Grischuk and Magnus Carlsen met over the board in this full-length game at chess.com SF Blitz 5m+2spm 2016 in 2016. It was played in round 3. The game dates from the contemporary engine era.
From Queen's Indian Defense (E11) the players entered a strategic battle of structure and activity. In these systems both sides manoeuvre carefully before committing.
Running to 46 moves, the game moved through a full middlegame into an endgame, showing how an advantage is carried between phases.
Magnus Carlsen is one of the grandmasters featured in the RamaChess archive, where you can browse their complete game collection, favourite openings and notable wins.
Working through a full game like this trains pattern recognition — the more you study, the faster you spot familiar ideas in your own play.
In the end, Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces. Step through the moves on the interactive board above and try the position trainer to sharpen your own play.
Frequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head record of Magnus Carlsen and Alexander Grischuk?
In the 114 games between them in our database (2006 to 2025) Carlsen leads 49–26 with 39 draws. This game is number 41 of 114.
Where and when was Alexander Grischuk vs Magnus Carlsen played?
At the chess.com SF Blitz 5m+2spm 2016, round 3, on 23 August 2016.
Who played this game?
This game was played between Alexander Grischuk (White) and Magnus Carlsen (Black), at chess.com SF Blitz 5m+2spm 2016 in 2016.
What opening was played?
The game used Queen's Indian Defense (ECO code E11). A strategic battle of structure and activity.
What was the result?
Magnus Carlsen won with the black pieces.
How long was the game?
The game lasted 46 moves (92 plies).
Can I replay this game move by move?
Yes. Use the interactive board on this page to step through every move, or open the analyser and Practice mode.
Where can I find more games like this?
Browse the full Queen's Indian Defense collection, Magnus Carlsen's complete game archive, and thousands more grandmaster games in the RamaChess archive.